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Why FISI exists

Making financial support more accessible for people and organisations that need it

FISI is a Community Interest Company (CIC) providing practical financial support, digital inclusion services, training and employment opportunities for people and organisations in our community.

Our purpose

A different kind of financial support organisation

FISI was established as a Community Interest Company to make practical financial support more accessible to individuals, charities, community organisations and local businesses.

We provide support with areas such as bookkeeping, payroll, financial administration, digital inclusion and financial understanding, while also creating opportunities for local people to develop skills and gain practical experience.

Income generated through our services helps us build training, placements and employment pathways, keeping skills, opportunities and economic activity within the local community.

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Mission

Improve financial inclusion and support local economic development

FISI aims to make financial and digital support easier to access while developing skills, practical experience and employment opportunities within the local community.

People first

Listen to circumstances before deciding how FISI may be able to help.

Affordable

Accessible pricing and subsidised support where funding allows.

Inclusive

Support designed for different backgrounds, confidence levels and circumstances.

Empowering

Help people understand and learn, not simply do everything for them.

Team

Community purpose backed by practical experience

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Mariah Tompkins

CEO

Leads FISI’s financial and community mission, drawing on professional experience in accounting, bookkeeping and payroll.

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Trevor Rees

Project Manager

Supports the planning, coordination and delivery of FISI projects.

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Amy Beeston

Operations Manager

Supports operational delivery with experience across administration, stakeholder engagement and services for people who need practical support.

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Christine Wangari

Finance Manager

Supports FISI’s financial management and combines accounting and finance knowledge with a strong interest in community impact.

Community model

Keep skills, opportunity and value local

FISI’s longer-term model connects local demand for affordable services with training and practical experience for local people.

Affordable services
Training opportunities
Practical experience
Work-ready confidence
Local opportunity